isCOBOL Compiler

Can you provide an example ant build script (e.g. build.xml)?

Jan 24, 2012 7406 0/5 (0 Vote)

In version 2020R2, the isCOBOL compiler was integrated in Apache Ant builds. You can find an ant build script in the $ISCOBOL/samples/issamples folder, with instructions to implement it in the README.md in the same folder. If you are using a... Read More

I need to compile one of my programs with different compiler options than the rest of the programs in a project. How can I do this either inside the IDE or from the command line?

Sep 20, 2018 3945 0/5 (0 Vote)

Inside the IDE From the IDE there are two possible solutions, using the program's specific properties, or using the IMP OPTION directive. Using the program properties Though each project has a set of properties, you can override these at the... Read More

Does isCOBOL support traditional Printer Reporting?

Jun 28, 2011 7607 0/5 (0 Vote)

The more traditional and generic printer reporting is the ability to define an output file that directs its output to a printer or spooler and be able to OPEN OUTPUT the file to start the report and print header and detail text through standard... Read More

Is there any disadvantage to using -cp compiler option for full pointer support?

May 28, 2010 8676 0/5 (0 Vote)

By default (i.e. without -cp), the isCOBOL compiler uses Java memory for all data items. The Java Virtual Machine safeguards programs that use purely Java memory and that do not call native functions. These programs cannot cause memory protection... Read More